- Knowledge of specific health care issues pertaining to mental health and substance abuse
- Knowledge of record keeping requirements, as well as other regulations of entities having responsibility for licensing, approving and credentialing the program served
- Knowledge of mental health issues of Native American communities strongly preferred
- Knowledge of mental health issues of urban communities strongly preferred
- Knowledge and experience with individuals recovering from alcohol use disorder, cannabis use disorder, opiate use disorder and tobacco use disorder strongly preferred
- Knowledge of trauma-informed/trained and culturally- competent care strongly preferred
- Knowledge and experience of facilitating grief work with clients who've suffered multiple traumatic losses preferred
- Knowledge of the external intensive outpatient treatment programs preferred
- Training and experience in telebehavioral health services strongly preferred
- Ability to exercise professional judgment at the level of clinical excellence and advanced practice
- Ability to diagnose and treat mental health disorders
- Create individualized treatment plans according to patient needs and circumstances
- Meet with patients regularly to provide counseling, treatment and adjust treatment plans as necessary
- Conduct ongoing assessments of patient progress
- Ability to assess and develop educational programs for the needs of clients and staff
- Knowledge of Affordable Care Act / Indian Health Care Improvement Act preferred
- Knowledge of Metropolitan Baltimore health care systems and community resources
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Ability to work independently and without on-site supervision
- Task and detailed oriented
- Valid Driver's License and the ability to travel
- Strong ethics
- Ability to work cooperatively as a team member
- Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally
- Provide extensive and focused health/mental health education for clients, tailoring the information and approach to the needs of the population served
- Complete intakes with clients for outpatient substance use treatment
- Facilitate at least two recovery groups weekly that utilize evidenced-based treatment models
- Provide individual counseling both in-person and via telehealth
- Basic knowledge of mental health conditions and common treatments
- Observational skills to pick up on changes in symptoms and behaviors
- Strong oral communication skills to interact effectively with staff and patients
- Partner with clients to create treatment plans
- Be willing to facilitate therapy, health and psychoeducational groups as needed
- Be willing to assist with drug screenings as clinically necessary
- Assist with outreach to other agencies to inform them of the services that our agency provides
- Complete required documentation according to state and professional standards
- Appointment reminders, follow-up, and transportation scheduling
- Sees clients in office, as well as, in community settings
- Computer skills to enter information into health information software systems
- Monitor, collect, and enter all referrals and medical information into Resource Patient Management System (RPMS)
- Collect and report Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) data
- Represents Native American Lifelines at community outreach events
- Participates in weekly case conferencing and supervision with Clinical Director
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program), STD/LTD, AD&D, Life coverage
- 3% match SIMPLE IRA (after 1 year)
- Assistance with applicable licensure fees as the budget allows
- Assistance with continuing education credits as the budget allows
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Description
Job Title: Counselor/TherapistDepartment: Baltimore, MD
Supervisor: Clinical Director
FLSA: Exempt
Compensation: $57,000-$65,000/year + Benefits
Telework: Some Telework Available after 90 Days
Date Revised: January 12, 2023
MISSION
The Mission of Native American LifeLines is to promote health and social resiliency within Urban American Indian communities. Native American LifeLines applies principles of trauma informed care to provide culturally centered behavioral health, dental, outreach and referral services.
AGENCY OVERVIEW
Native American Lifelines Inc. (NAL) is a small nonprofit community-based agency in Baltimore, MD, with an additional service location in Boston, MA. NAL serves American Indians/Alaskan Natives, primarily providing health education, health promotion, case management, substance abuse counseling, dental services, transportation, and support groups.
NAL has an annual operating budget of approximately $2.4million, a staff of 10-15 full time employees, various contractors and 3-5 behavioral health intern/externs. Our program is part of a network of 42 Urban Indian Health Organizations nationally and a member of the National Council of Urban Indian Health. NAL's substance use & mental health outpatient treatment program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).
POSITION SUMMARY
We are seeking a Counselor to help expand our services at Native American LifeLines. The counselor would focus on partnering with clients and the community to facilitate trauma-informed and culturally-appropriate recovery. In this role, this individual would be responsible for engaging clients in individual as well as group sessions. This individual will be responsible for documentation of client contact through electronic medical records. The counselor would be under the supervision of our clinical director.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Applicants will at minimum have a Master's degree in Social Work, Public Health, Psychology, Counseling or other health-related field. 2-3 years of experience working in the human service preferred. Experience and/or knowledge of substance abuse treatment. A criminal background check is required. This is an Indian Preference hiring position, however all interested applicants should apply.
Applicants must be licensed in the state of Maryland and/or Massachusetts as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (I or II), a Licensed Social Worker Associate, Licensed Social Worker, a Licensed Certified Social Worker, or a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. Applicants must also be willing to obtain licensure in additional service area states.
**If an applicant has licensure in a state other than Massachusetts or Maryland, they must be willing to obtain licensure in both states within 6 months of employment**
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Competencies:
This position is eligible for limited telework after 90 days, or situationally as determined by leadership. Some travel between NAL service locations in Baltimore and Boston is required. All work-related travel will be paid for by NAL.
HOURS:
Business hours are Monday - Friday 9am – 5pm. Leadership and salaried professionals should expect to work between 40-45 hours weekly. Some evenings and weekends are required.
BENEFITS:
In addition to salary, you receive the following benefits:
Staff health and wellbeing is central to our ability to aid the community in achieving their own wellness goals. In addition to regular staff care activities, NAL offers a generous combination of sick and personal hours, accrued vacation, and an average of 15 paid holidays annually.
INDIAN HIRING PREFERENCE (USC 48 CFR
This position is funded by the US Department of Health and Human Services' Indian Health Service division and as such is an Indian Hiring Preference position per US Code 48 CFR All Native and non-Native applicants are encouraged to apply.
Flexible work from home options available.
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